Neighbors evacuated as authorities probe suspected Clearlake meth lab

CLEARLAKE -- Residents near a suspected meth lab on 26th Avenue were evacuated for several hours Friday as authorities investigated the situation, a city police spokesman said.

In all, four people were arrested on a variety of charges stemming from the incident, which began after Clearlake Police officers tried to serve a misdemeanor arrest warrant Thursday afternoon, Lt. Tim Celli stated.

Officers went to a home on the 16000 block of 26th Avenue at about 4:15 p.m. to serve the warrant on Candace Marie Conzet, Celli stated.

Conzet, 24, wasn't there, but authorities found three people in a shed on the property, Celli stated. They were Jeremy Lennon Jurek, 30, of Clearlake, Francian Reinhardt, 38, of Kelseyville and an unnamed 55-year-old Clearlake man who was released without charges.

Edward Jurek, 34, of Clearlake was found inside the home, Celli added.

Clearlake Police supervisors arrived, and the scene was secured while a search warrant was prepared, according to Celli. During that time, Reinhardt and Edward Jurek were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Celli alleged Jeremy Jurek admitted that he was responsible for the materials used to make meth.

Conzet eventually arrived at the property and was arrested on the outstanding warrant, Celli stated. She allegedly resisted officers violently and was subsequently charged with obstructing law enforcement.

Investigators decided to keep the property secured overnight and process the scene Friday morning because of weather, lighting and public-safety concerns, Celli stated.

Nearby residents were evacuated for about three hours while the processing took place, the lieutenant added. Items and samples of substances were collected for evidence.

Authorities later asked a company specializing in cleaning up hazardous materials to help with safely securing and disposing of toxic materials, Celli stated.

Jeremy Jurek was booked into the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility on a felony charge of manufacturing methamphetamine. His bail was set at $100,000.

The Lake County Fire Protection District, Sheriff's Office, Environmental Health Department and Air Quality Management District assisted in the investigation.

Anybody with information about the case should contact Clearlake Police Det. Ryan Peterson at 994-8251.